THE GUILD of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will be held on Thursday, October 9, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
The ninth edition of the conference will convene under the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.” The event is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m.
According to a press statement issued by the Guild’s Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, the conference aims to generate actionable strategies for bridging the gap between electoral promises and effective governance in Nigeria and across Africa.
The statement quoted the Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu mni, who also serves as GOCOP’s Deputy President, to have revealed that the event will feature a distinguished keynote speaker and in-depth panel discussions to explore the critical theme.
The conference continues a tradition of hosting high-level discussions on national issues. Past editions have featured prominent figures such as Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, who spoke in 2019.
In 2021, Mr. Boss Mustapha, then Secretary to the Government of the Federation, delivered the keynote address. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), keynoted the 2022 event, while Professor Uche Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market, headlined the 2023 conference in Abuja.
GOCOP is a professional body of 119-member organisations, founded to uphold the tenets of journalism in the digital age. Its membership comprises professionals with extensive backgrounds in traditional journalism who now operate in the digital media space, committed to promoting credible and ethical news reporting.
Its members are seasoned editors and senior journalists who have transitioned from traditional media to online publishing.
The statement also highlighted unique sponsorship opportunities available for the event, offering brands significant visibility, media recognition, and access to a network of high-level journalists, editors, and policy influencers.
A partnership with GOCOP, the statement noted, allows organisations to demonstrate a commitment to promoting ethical journalism and responsible media.
